Quality Control & Linked Data Librarian - University Libraries

Position Summary Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

37.5

Reporting to the Head of Metadata Services, the Quality Control & Linked Data Librarian will play a key role in catalog and repository maintenance and implementation of linked data. This role will contribute to identifying and setting linked data priorities and will develop projects and solutions that bridge existing and legacy metadata to libraries' linked data future.

• Analyzes opportunities and challenges and makes recommendations on the metadata requirements for the effective implementation of linked data and the effective access and long-term management of collections. Explores, designs and carries out solutions for the creation, harvesting, and repurposing of metadata, particularly as it relates to the implementation of linked data.
• Creates authority records that meet NACO standards. In collaboration with others, develops, creates, and maintains a local vocabulary dictionary using Linked Data best practices. These vocabularies would be utilized in MARC and non-MARC records.
• Develops and analyzes internal reports in order to implement catalog and metadata remediation and enrichment projects based on changes in metadata standards and preparations for linked data and other emerging technologies.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging issues concerning linked data, BIBFRAME, and semantic web developments and the implications and opportunities available as they relate to metadata practice and the libraries' discovery platform. Identifies opportunities for linked data projects and collaborations and develops reparative metadata projects in conjunction with Linked Data priorities. Develops and carries out training for Metadata Services staff on linked data trends and standards.
• In collaboration with others, ensures metadata quality, interoperability, and re-use among and beyond various repositories and discovery systems.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of local cataloging policies and procedures, and maintains documentation.
• Participates in library-wide and staff development activities, including department training activities.
• Performs other technical services duties as assigned.

• Normal office environment.

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

M.L.S.

- Master of Library Science

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Academic Libraries, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Library Research, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizing, Special Libraries, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

G12

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates…